Bright Prayers

Original (Portuguese):
Lá vem o sol nos curar
Vamos todos se firmar
No sol, na lua e nas estrelas
E na Rainha do Mar

Translation & Reflection:
Here comes the sun to heal us
This line speaks of renewal and divine healing. The sun is often a symbol of God’s presence, light, and life force. It’s a cosmic and spiritual force that brings warmth, clarity, and growth—not just physically, but spiritually.

Let us all find strength and grounding
“Firmar” means to ground or root oneself. The call is to become spiritually grounded—not in fleeting things, but in eternal and celestial realities.

In the sun, the moon, and the stars
And in the Queen of the Sea
This expresses a reverence for the cosmos as sacred. The Queen of the Sea (“Rainha do Mar”) likely refers to Yemanjá, a powerful divine feminine figure in Afro-Brazilian spirituality (especially Candomblé and Umbanda). She represents motherhood, protection, and the sacred waters of life.

Original (Portuguese):
Cheguei, já estou aqui
Ninguém queira duvidar
O que meu Pai me ordena
Eu tenho que afirmar

Translation & Reflection:
I have arrived, I am here
Let no one doubt it
A declaration of spiritual presence. This could symbolize awakening, a return to your true self, or a moment of deep inner clarity.

What my Father commands me
I must affirm
This reflects obedience and trust in the divine will. “Father” here could represent God, a spiritual guide, or the Higher Self. It's a sacred duty to speak and live one's truth as guided by divine purpose.

Original (Portuguese):
Meu Pai Vós nos abençoe
Nos dando o Vosso conforto
Que eu estando com Vós
Jamais me considero morto.

Translation & Reflection:
My Father, bless us
Give us Your comfort
That being with You
I never consider myself dead
A prayer of blessing and divine presence. It affirms that true life is found in connection with the Divine. Even in suffering or physical death, one remains spiritually alive when aligned with God.

Overall Interpretation:

This hymn is a deeply spiritual chant, blending cosmic, divine, and natural elements. It reflects a worldview where divinity is present in the sun, the moon, the stars, the ocean, and the feminine—and where spiritual strength comes from aligning oneself with divine will and presence.

In your personal reflection, this hymn can serve as a reminder that:

• Healing and strength are found by grounding yourself in the spiritual forces of creation.
• You are guided by a divine authority that speaks through your conscience and calling.
• You are never alone or without purpose when you walk with the Divine.